Technology upgrade enables expansion of Arizona Lottery’s draw games portfolio
Scientific Games has launched a new suite of systems technology for the Arizona Lottery, marking one of the biggest upgrades in the lottery’s 45-year history.
The technology advancement features Scientific Games’ Momentum ecosystem, including a central gaming system and retailer management system.
In addition to enhancing security and streamlining operations for the Arizona Lottery, the technology upgrade aims to elevate the player experience by bringing fresh energy to the lottery’s classic draw game lineup.
“Our teams have been working hard behind the scenes with the Scientific Games teams, and we are thrilled to see this project come to life,” said Arizona Lottery executive director Alec Thomson. “The changes to our draw games will give our players bigger value, more ways to play and even more chances to win.
“Ultimately, the advanced technology ecosystem modernizes our operations and positions the Arizona Lottery for future growth.”
The expansion of the Arizona Lottery’s draw games portfolio includes an upgrade to The Pick game, with an automatic multiplier on every single play, better overall odds of winning, and a new instant win add-on, The Pick PLUS.
Other changes include a new daily midday drawing for the Pick 3 game, the addition of a new Pick 4 game with midday and evening drawings, and the addition of Powerball Double Play – an add-on offering a second chance to win up to $10 million in a separate drawing immediately following the Powerball draw.
“As the Arizona Lottery’s systems technology partner since 2015, Scientific Games is focused on readying the Lottery for long-term sustainability through advanced systems and software, and exciting new products that engage players and drive proceeds to the good cause programs that benefit Arizonans,” said John Schulz, president of Americas and global instant products.
Scientific Games has been a provider to the Arizona Lottery for 45 years, including Scratchers games and licensed brands.